The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel – This explores why people cheat, the deeper meanings of affairs, and what they reveal about relationships. Good for understanding behaviour beyond “just the sex.” (deepconnectionscounseling.com) AUDIOBOOK: Amazon.com: The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity (Audible Audio Edition): Esther Perel, Esther Perel, HarperAudio: Audible Books & Originals About affairs in marriage.
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After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful by Janis Abrahms Spring – Focuses on the aftermath of infidelity, the work of rebuilding trust and healing the relationship. Chapters on the hurt partner's response and the unfaitful partner's response. (The Therapist's Bookshelf) AUDIOBOOK: Amazon.com: After the Affair, Third Edition 
The Truth about Cheating: Why Men Stray and What You Can Do to Prevent It by M. Gary Neuman – Specifically addresses men’s infidelity: motivations, patterns, prevention and repair. (Wikipedia) AUDIOBOOK: Amazon.com: The Truth about Cheating: Why Men Stray
- Based on a groundbreaking study of both cheating men and men who have remained faithful
- Reveals surprising findings on the contribution of sexual and emotional dissatisfaction to male infidelity
- Written by experienced family counselor M. Gary Neuman, coauthor of In Good Times and Bad and author of Emotional Infidelity
- Healing from Infidelity: The Divorce Busting® Guide to Rebuilding Your Marriage After an Affair by Michele Weiner‑Davis – A step-by-step guide for couples (and the unfaithful partner) to work through the crisis and move toward healing. (Affair Healing) AUDIOBOOK Amazon.com: Healing from Infidelity: Sanity Saving, Expert Advice for Ending the Affair's Grip on Your Marriage NOW!
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- I Can’t Get Over My Partner’s Affair: A resource that acknowledges how persistent the pain can be, and gives tools for the “I’m stuck” feeling.
- The Gift of Infidelity: Healing Self‑betrayal & C‑PTSD: Delves into how infidelity can trigger trauma responses (including C-PTSD) and how you might heal the self-betrayal aspect (“How could I have let this happen?”). AUDIOBOOK Amazon.com: The Gift of Infidelity: Healing Self-Betrayal and C-PTSD (Audible Audio Edition): Andrea Merkl, Andrea Merkl, Andrea Merkl: Audible Books & Originals
- Shattered Vows: Hope and Healing for Women Who Have Been Sexually Betrayed: Specifically geared to women who’ve experienced sexual betrayal; validates the unique pain and gives hope for healing.
- Private Lies: Infidelity and the Betrayal of Intimacy: A somewhat older classic, helpful for understanding the phenomenon of infidelity, betrayal of intimacy, loss of trust. (Wikipedia)
- Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal: Hope and Help for Broken Relationships: More focused on the “what now?” after trust is broken—helpful regardless of staying or leaving. (aplaceofhope.com) Healing Intimacy After Betrayal: Deals with the relational/intimacy consequences of betrayal—not just the event itself, but how to re-connect (with oneself or another). (no audiobook)
NOT Just Friends: Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity: Good for understanding emotional betrayal and rebuilding trust more than just going back to “business as usual”.
When You're The One Who Cheats: Ten Things You Need To Know: Nelson, Tammy When You’re the One Who Cheats: Ten Things You Need to Know is a book for anyone having an affair or indiscretion of any kind and who is confused, unsure and looking for answers. When you’re the one who cheats, it can feel like you have no options. This book can help. (no audiobook)
Why Do Men Cheat: Jones, Gregory In Why Do Men Cheat, Gregory Jones courageously explores the unspoken truths behind male infidelity. Blending real-life stories with psychological insight, this powerful book reveals the inner conflicts, emotional disconnects, and biological urges that often go unnoticed-yet leave deep scars behind. Through candid reflections and thought-provoking narratives, Jones dives into the mind of the unfaithful man, the heartbreak of the betrayed partner, and the societal silence surrounding it all. This is not a guide to justify betrayal-it's a journey to understand it. (no audiobook)
Healing the Trauma of Infidelity: Powerful Skills for Rebuilding Trust and Attachment to Find Love, Commitment, and Intimacy Again: Focuses on the trauma dimension and how to rebuild attachment—important if you will consider reconciliation. AUDIOBOOK Amazon.com: Healing the Trauma of Infidelity: Powerful Skills for Rebuilding Trust and Attachment to Find Love, Commitment, and Intimacy Again
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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find-and Keep-Love: Levine, Amir, Heller, Rachel by Levine & Heller AUDIO BOOK Amazon.com: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love (Audible Audio Edition)
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